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This blog is about the daily activities in a busy typewriter shop. I want to share with you the many interesting people who come in here, the beautiful machines I get and most of all the great typewriter stories that people share with me!

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Hanging Out On Grub Street


This Quiet de Luxe is near perfect!


I wish I had a truckload of these beauties.
This Speed King sold to a teen writer
Every year when the daffodils bloom, I have to post it.
 
This 1954 Lettera 22 I'm keeping all to myself.


Well that's it for this week. Thanks for checking it out. Everyone have a wonderful week.
 
 
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9 comments:

  1. WinstonMarch 25, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    It's wonderful that you are so busy! Are you going to hang up a "Help Wanted" sign or is Jack all the help you need? If I was still living in the city, I would be dropping off my resume tomorrow. I've done cigar shops, bookstores, and picture-framers. Jumping into another thriving "obsolete" business would be right up my alley!

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    1. Tom FurrierMarch 25, 2012 at 6:08 PM

      That's funny Winston. I'm taking baby steps. I've been working alone for twenty-two years. Jack is it for now, then we'll see.

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  2. Bill MMarch 25, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    I think it is super that you are busy. I also remember the red Royal QDL. I was watching it, and I did not bid since I had a different machine in my sights, a Smith-Corona Skyriter which I now have in my collection.

    Your typewriters are always so very nice looking.

    Those daffodils bring back fond memories of my home town and childhood. If I still lived there I'd be within a days ride of your shop. How things change as we get older. I'm a good 3 days away now.

    I hope Jack stays with your shop and you can teach him the trade.

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  3. Rob BowkerMarch 26, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    Great to hear business is still booming. I'm a modest backer of Maya's venture - bikes and typewriters, what a combination!

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  4. Ton S. March 26, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Always happy to hear your good news.
    So it's like a box of chocolates with your typewriters, you'll never know what you're gonna get.

    Stunning Remington 5.

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  5. Tom FurrierMarch 26, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Bill M.- Thanks for not bidding on the red QDL. Just kidding. Jack's having a blast here so we'll see if he sticks around.

    Rob- I'm a modest backer too. If my knee was better I might ride a day with her. Thanks!

    I dream lo-tech- Exactly! Most every day is a blast because I never know what's going to come through the door. Thanks.

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  6. Fernando AntunesMarch 27, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    That red QDL is amazing! I wonder if I'll have the chance to get one of those.
    It's good to hear that your going to teach someone the trade. The "art" will survive :)

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  7. Richard PMarch 27, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    More beautiful typewriters and good news. I love your blog!

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  8. Tom FurrierMarch 28, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Richard- Glad you enjoy it. I'm a huge fan of all that you do (blog, web site, publication).

    Fernando- there are red machines out there. If you keep looking you will find a affordable one. It's a shame they go for so much online. Thanks for commenting.

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